"We had a lot of games where we couldn't get over the hump," Jamison said. "A lot of that had to do with the mental state of the team. Thinking that you can't do it, means you won't. That's what I like about this team. They are mentally tough. They are not tall, but I will take tough over tall any time."

Non-conference opponents for the Threshers include Central Christian, Park, Doane, William Penn, Haskell Indian Nations and Baker. Bethel has exhibitions against Fort Hays State, Emporia, Central Methodist and Newman.